Underwriter

Join our quickly growing, fast-paced Underwriting team!  We are hiring several full-time experienced Underwriters.

The primary purpose of all levels of Underwriting is to provide accurate and timely risk assessment and evaluation of life applications utilizing National Life underwriting policies, guidelines and insurance laws and regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review Cases and Underwrites: Conducts risk assessments, following NLG Underwriting guidelines and philosophies, by analyzing data, using tools (e.g. medical history, prescription databases, borrowing history, credit rating etc.), and third-party information.  Reviews files to assess risk and regulatory compliance (e.g. IGO, NIGO, etc.) on potential clients by analyzing health-related data, assessing financial status of clients, and makes final risk decisions on policies to protect NLG bottom line and maintain profitability by avoiding fines and putting good risk on the books. 
• Grows and Maintains Underwriting knowledge base: Proactively seeks information (e.g. processes, philosophies, etc.) as well as formal and informal educational opportunities (e.g. medical and mentoring discussions, etc.) to build the foundations of a   solid Underwriting career and continuously expand knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participation in industry education, taking exams (e.g. ALU, LOMA, etc.) and earning designations to help build business acumen. 
• Collaborates: Communicates (verbal and written) with internal and external constituents to gather information around new cases, gain insights, and explain decisioning while building relationships with customers / agents and demonstrating seamless service excellence.  Effectively communicates in a way that helps customers understand NLG policies and processes for decision making that instills confidence in our practices. Builds relationships with others in the organization (e.g. Agency leaders, agents, distribution leaders, client partners, key accounts, etc.). 
• Provides Technical Expertise: Guides and educates team members on to improving quality, capabilities, efficiencies, and output.  Identifies and facilitates implementation of cross-functional process improvement opportunities. Participates in interdepartmental presentations, helps with new hire training in various subjects. 
• Resolves Escalations: Identifies, communicates, and resolves escalations while keeping key stakeholders informed; seeks assistance from manager/mentor for resolution.  Reviews escalation requests with urgency and may consult on these with a mentor or leader. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, and minimum 3 years Life Underwriting experience in production-oriented environment required
• Must be able to pass a background check

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!